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Scaffolding around a house being converted to an HMO, Rushey Green.

Calls for rent controls as London private rents soar above affordability threshold

New ONS data shows private rent in London far above the “affordability threshold" set at 30% of income. London Renters Union called for government to introduce rent controls. London mayor Sadiq Khan has previously asked for rent control powers and proposed a London Private Rent Commission.

Met office map of heatwave across mainland Europe, spreading to southern UK

London pollution alert - ozone soars in the heat

Imperial College London air quality experts warned of high ozone levels for Tuesday 12th August, due to the effect of strong sunshine and high temperatures on London's background pollution from road traffic.

A disabled person in a wheelchair being driven on the road in a cycle-powered wheelchair carrier.

London mayor urged to take action over “chronic lack of suitable accessible homes” for disabled Londoners

The London Assembly Housing Committee have demanded that more accessible homes be built in the capital.

Tube train with doors open and passengers on platform.

Deporting TfL staff under new visa rules “unfair and short-sighted”, warn GLA members

More than 60 London Underground staff who came to the UK on skilled worker visas could be deported after the government increased salary thresholds for visa sponsorship.

Parents describe the nursery as "warm, welcoming and inclusive" - child playing at low table, plants strewn inside and in ga

Ladywell Pre-school saved by parents' campaign

Parents were given 2 months' notice that the much-loved nursery was closing, and told to start looking for alternative childcare. But their campaign defied the odds and brought the parties back to the table to save the nursery.

Campaigners with banners: Lewisham divest for Palestine, Lewisham Boycott Barclays, Greens for Palestine

Lewisham council agrees "watered down" Divest for Palestine motion

Campaigners' divestment petition, which had over 3,000 signatures, made it onto the Agenda for debate. Green group leader Shrivastava proposed a motion for full divestment, while Cllr Sian Eiles, Pensions Investment Committee (PIC) chair, proposed an amendment which council agreed.

Lewisham mayor Brenda Dacres at the meeting

Lewisham council approves budget savings of £34m

The council has approved a fresh package of savings worth more than £34million as it looks to close a £30m budget gap by 2026/27.